Tag Archives: ham

Easter Dinner

Posted on April 10, 2017 by HelenFern

Easter is this Sunday!   We traditionally have a ham dinner at our house, so I thought I’d share with you the entire meal (with recipes of course!).

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Split Pea and Ham Soup with Cheesy Garlic Croutons

Posted on January 18, 2017 by HelenFern

Looking for a delicious, creamy and hearty soup for dinner by the fire?  How about this made from scratch (but super easy) Split Pea soup?  Homemade and served with cheesy garlic croutons.

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Southern Inspired Greens, Beans & Ham Soup

Posted on January 6, 2017 by HelenFern

Here’s a soup inspired by Southern Comfort food – just throw it in the crock pot and when you get home – It’s Dinner!  You can use some of that left over ham we made yesterday!

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Baked Ham with Pomegranate Glaze

Posted on January 5, 2017 by HelenFern

Looking for a ham glaze that’s a little different than the standard honey mustard?  Here’s a great one!  It’s made with pomegranate molasses – a tart syrup made with pomegranate juice, lemon juice and sugar.   It’s a staple in … Continue reading →

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Ham, Cheese & Mushroom Omelet

Posted on November 25, 2016 by HelenFern

The turkey is all put away – the dishes are done – and it’s the day after Thanksgiving.  I don’t do black Friday sales.  It’s way too crazy!  So I like to have a leisurely breakfast and relish the warmth … Continue reading →

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Croque Monsieur Sandwich

Posted on April 13, 2016 by HelenFern

I love sandwiches.  Its great to have a simple dinner on a busy day and sandwiches fit the bill.   In 1762, John Montagu (the 4th Earl of Sandwich) created this hand held delight when he placed his meat between two slices … Continue reading →

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Hearty Pinto Bean and Ham Soup

Posted on April 8, 2016 by HelenFern

After Easter, if you had ham like we did, you have that big ol’ bone full of meat you can’t get off very easily.  We froze ours – and this is what we made with it.  The chiles give it … Continue reading →

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Waffle Day

Posted on March 25, 2016 by HelenFern

Did you know that March 25 is Waffle Day?  It all started in Sweden as Våffeldagen.  It historically marks the beginning of Spring and is celebrated by eating a lot of waffles!  So in honor of waffle day – here are … Continue reading →

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Smokey Maple Glazed Ham

Posted on March 24, 2016 by HelenFern

Ham is an Easter tradition in our house – brunch, lunch, dinner…. Ham.  I love smokey flavors, so after some experimentation, I came up with this sweet and smokey glaze, Moist, smokey and full of flavor. 

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Savory Potato Waffles with Ham and Gravy

Posted on December 21, 2015 by HelenFern

Waffles are traditionally a sweet treat, even when it’s done as chicken and waffles.  But I wanted something that was savory and different – So here it is.  A potato based, savory waffle.  You could even have it for dinner … Continue reading →

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